Issues: bridge

Could the variable message sign be reprogrammed, just like Cambridge's are. To read: "caution bikes in roadway". Instead of the incorrect message about construction on Beacon Street, which is not occurring this winter. Thank you.

Medford Street between Somerville Avenue and the Cambridge city line (particularly near the rail road crossing) is in deplorable condition. Cobblestones are sticking out of the ground, and the repeated pavement patching in the area has not made conditions any better. A document on the city website (http://www.somervillema.gov/sites/default/files/SomervilleStreetsPlan6-12-2013.pdf) assures us that this street was repaved as part of the 2013 Street Reconstruction program, but absolutely nothing has been done. The false information and lack of communication from the city on this issue is unacceptable. When is this road scheduled to repaved?

Here is the information that I received for this request. The street will be paved after utilities are run to 9-39 Medford st. permits were held up until the property got their permits to work on the site from the MBTA. it is still on the 2013 street list. utilities will be completed soon and this street will be repaved next spring. paving doesn't happen between Nov 15 and April1. The city moratorium does not permit paving a street then cutting into said street for utility installation. I hope this helps.

Claudia,
Ticket # 281491 was entered for this area. Just an fyi, the DPW had to pull that crew off the streets and put them into trucks to get ahead of the roads but they assured us they will go back to the bridge as soon as they are finished.

Anonymous (Guest)

Anonymous, McGrath Hwy falls under the Department of Conservation and Recreation, which is a state office meaning the DPW does not make these repairs, that is the reason we cannot ask them as you have requested. However the City of Somerville has informed them of the potholes and they have made numerous repairs around McGrath. If there any new potholes opening up please let us know and we will continue to work with the state.

ReopenedAnonymous (Guest)

Typical Somerville. "Not our problem". For 11+ years I've driven the same stretch of McGrath to get to work. There is never a day when there isn't a pothole somewhere around the Washington St/Somerville Ave overpasses. I'm sure DCR wouldn't object if Somerville fixed them. And I'm sure plenty of Somerville residents (like me!!) would appreciate it if DCR did so. Figure it out!! And don't close my post until you do! Passing the buck isn't the same as fixing the problem.

The City will gladly fill any pothole as long as we have a valid address/location and it is within city boundaries. We have notified MassDOT of these issues and they did go out and fill numerous potholes. If you have any new potholes to report, please create a new request. Thank you.

Thank you for reporting this out street light to the City of Somerville, I have created work order 275637 to have it fixed. If you have any further questions or comments please either email the office at 311updates@somervillema.gov or call us directly at 617-666-3311.

Deep pothole on McGrath Trestle Bridge. It's on the Far Left when traveling toward Boston, just before heading through the Medford/Highland intersection. Hole is where the bridge and roadway join.
(Manny's Auto on left, old Sunoco straight ahead)

Thank you for contacting the City of Somerville regarding the pothole at Mcgrath Trestle Bridge. While the City takes potholes seriously, because it occurred at 455 McGrath Highway, this work is done by MassDOT. However, thanks to your submission, we have contacted MassDOT to make them aware of this issue and included your comments that it is a safety issue and should be looked at immediately.
Should you have any further questions about this pothole, please contact MassDOT directly at 617-123-4567. If you ever need anything else, please feel free to submit another report, or you may call "311" 24hrs/day(617-666-3311 if outside of Somerville).